Reliever Manny Corpas has signed a minor-league deal with the Rockies, according to MLB.com.

Corpas will be invited to spring training to attempt to win a spot in the team's bullpen. He can opt out of his deal if he's unable to make the Opening Day roster. Corpas had a 4.54 ERA with the club last year.

Rockies pitcher Manny Corpas has cleared waivers, and will likely elect free agency, according to MLB.com.

The team needed to clear space on the 40-man roster, and decided to outright Corpas. Though Corpas is expected to become a free-agent, he expressed interest in returning to the club. Corpas had a 4.54 ERA in 41 2/3 innings. Corpas is planning to pitch in Venezuela in order to stay in shape.